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Lazulite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
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Lazulite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Kyanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lazulite and Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
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Lazulite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.